Sunshine Coast picks · August 2026
Five Sunshine Coast gigs making a strong case for turning off the television, putting on real shoes and going somewhere with a stage.
From an intimate acoustic tour and a sold-out hometown EP launch to Australian roots royalty, indie rock and one enormous dancefloor show, here are five Sunshine Coast gigs worth leaving the house for in August.
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Thelma Plum strips things back for a rare acoustic tour, revisiting her award-winning catalogue in an intimate duo format and potentially dusting off a few songs that have disappeared from the usual setlist.
Tickets and event info →Sunshine Coast teenagers Karma Police return home to launch their debut EP after recording with ARIA Award-winning producer Cody McWaters. ChAMBER LANe and Table Manners complete the all-ages lineup.
Event details and waitlist →Two giants of Australian roots music join forces on stage for the first time, bringing together Jeff Lang’s award-winning catalogue and Dom Turner’s deep blues history with Backsliders.
Tickets and event info →Adam Newling brings the raw, full-band sound of his new chapter to Caloundra, combining grit, soul and emotionally direct songwriting on the regional LIFE Tour.
Tickets and event info →The Jungle Giants return to Australian stages with fifth album Experiencing Feelings of Joy, turning Blackflag’s Coolum production brewery into a giant indie dancefloor with The Tullamarines and Tear Drive.
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